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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 541.58 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 541.58 and 217.79 is: 300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 541.58 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/541.58 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 541.58 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 117,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,950.71/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.56

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